What's your fitness score? A new body test could end workout ruts

LIFESCORE, a new scientific test that reveals what's really going on with our physical and biomedical make-up, promises to change the way we exercise

LifeScore is a new scientific test, which aims to help gym goers get the most out of their workout [GETTY]

You go to the gym three times a week and spend 30 minutes each time slogging it out on the treadmill.

You’d be right in thinking you’re fit, healthy and picture of optimum health, right? Maybe not.

A new body test called LifeScore, which has launched in premium London gym Thirtysevendegrees, promises to change the way we think about fitness.

The 45-minute consultation, which is conducted by one of the gym’s fitness experts, aims to give a clear understanding of gym-goers' physical and biomedical make-up to get the most out of their exercise regime.

The test features a series of assessments, looking at posture, flexibility and strength, to generate a LifeScore that is unique to each individual. The score itself is rated out of 100 and the higher the number, the better.

I'm in my early 20s, I am not a gym bunny but having signed up to do a 10K run in May, my cardio workouts have stepped up a gear.

She then asked me to walk on the treadmill to measure my gait. Instead of trainers I did this in my normal, everyday ballet pumps and Karolin chastised me for my choice of footwear saying they offer no support and were causing tension in my back.

She advised binning the pumps and trying a gentle exercise like Pilates to ease any back pain.

I was then asked some questions about my work life and asked to sit at her desktop computer. Karolin instantly knew that I had an office job and spent most of my day in front of a screen as my shoulders were rounded slightly forward and I was hunching over.

She said this a common problem in most of her clients and stressed how important it was to have an ergonomic chair and to take regular breaks.

The most embarrassing moment of my assessment was during the strength and flexibility test.

Classes such as kettle bells are great for improving upper body strength [GETTY]

My attempt at doing 10 press-ups was abysmal and the fact I couldn’t touch my toes while sitting down with my legs straight was rather shameful.

Karolin insisted I sign up to kettle bells classes immediately to improve my upper body strength and try a course of yoga to make me more supple.

She said women can tend to neglect weight training as they’re scared of looking like muscly body builders but that it’s vital to do for overall fitness.

The most interesting part of the consultation was when Karolin hooked me up to a machine which sent electrons through my body, giving her information on my hydration levels, muscles and fat.

As an avid water drinker I was pleased to see that I am well hydrated but the fat around my organs was slightly high. This can be decreased by cutting down on alcohol and fatty foods.

Karolin then quizzed me about my diet, asking what I eat on an average day, whether I smoke and my weekly alcohol intake.